January 17, 2008
FIRST WE WERE “LEAVING IOWA” NOW WE’RE “STANDING IN MATTOON”
December 27, 2007
WORDSFest Debuts The Freedom Show and "Not Your Ordinary Words" February 7-10 at Theatre Building Chicago
November 28, 2007
EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, a Monday Night Musicals concert-reading of a new musical in progress, (developed for young audiences) premieres at Theatre Building Chicago: 7PM, December 18
November 21, 2007
MY DINNER WITH AMY, a satirical romantic comedy, makes its midwest premiere at Theatre Building Chicago February 14-March 23, 2008
November 13, 2007
Women's Theatre Alliance presents 15TH ANNUAL ACTORS’ SCENE SHOWCASE at Theatre Building Chicago: Tuesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
November 07, 2007
Theater Wit celebrates the holidays with two hilarious classics, David Sedaris' "The Santaland Diaries" and "A Christmas Story", based on a story by Jean Shephard - opening November at Theatre Building Chicago
November 07, 2007
D.C. Anderson, Claudia Anderson and Hope Nunnery with Steve Tarshis in concert Dec.10 at Theatre Building Chicago
October 08, 2007
OPENING DAY (a new musical in progress): Oct 29 at Theatre Building Chicago
September 24, 2007
David Katz in MUSE OF FIRE, beginning Feb. 14 at Theatre Building Chicago
September 20, 2007
Riddlemark Theatre Company brings the grim back to fairy tales with GRIMM - opening at Theatre Building Chicago Oct. 12th, 2007
September 19, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago produces three new musicals for children beginning October, 2007
September 13, 2007
Theatre Wit opens 2007-2008 season with the Chicago premiere of the action packed satire, MEN OF STEEL: beginning Sept. 25 at Theatre Building Chicago
August 31, 2007
Griffin Theatre Company's LETTERS HOME at Theatre Building Chicago: limited engagement, October 14-24, 2007
August 14, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago’s 2007-2008 season preview -
TBC to produce no less than 20 new musicals in progress, 3 new musicals for young audiences (PreK-2), in addition to over fifteen shows presented by ten independent theatre companies
August 01, 2007
Hancock Productions presents the world premiere spy thriller, THE BROTHER followed by Marsha Norman’s ‘NIGHT MOTHER beginning August 23 at Theatre Building Chicago
July 10, 2007
Brown Couch Theatre Company presents HOW NOW, BROWN COUCH - beginning August 17 at Theatre Building Chicago
July 09, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago's STAGES 2007 (August 10-12) -14th annual festival of new musicals in progress
July 05, 2007
The School of Performing Arts takes GODSPELL on the road performing July 20-22 at Theatre Building Chicago
July 02, 2007
Apex Theatre Company presents RICHARD II, beginning July 13 at Theatre Building Chicago
June 19, 2007
Echo Theatre Presents World Premiere of “Envoy”, beginning August 16 at Theatre Building Chicago
June 18, 2007
Joe Major’s uproarious new musical, "Bernice Bobs Her Mullet" to premiere on July 20 at Theatre Building Chicago
June 04, 2007
Apex Theatre Company presents MANDRAGOLA, beginning June 29 at Theatre Building Chicago
May 26, 2007
Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents THE LIFE at Theatre Building Chicago, beginning June 1
May 21, 2007
MYTHOLOGY, LOVE, AND IDENTITY: Theatre Momentum Tackles Big Ideas with Evening of Long-Form Rep, beginning June 6 at Theatre Building Chicago
May 16, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago’s musical theatre writers workshop presents: "Cross Roads at Thirty", (mini-musicals) on June 17-18
May 08, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago presents "Death and Plenty", a new musical in progress - one night only: May 21 at 7PM
May 02, 2007
Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents THE LIFE at Theatre Building Chicago, beginning June 1
Music and Lyrics by Cy Coleman and Ira Gasman
Book by David Newman, Ira Gasman and Cy Coleman
April 16, 2007
Griffin Theatre Company presents THE CONSTANT WIFE at Theatre Building Chicago (April 28 – June 24, 2007)
April 06, 2007
Tantrum on the Tracks" choo-choos onstage May 2 - 17: Theatre Building Chicago launches a new children's musical program geared toward pre-school through second grade audiences
April 05, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago presents "Somebody Else's Troubles", featuring the songs of Chicago folk legend, Steve Goodman (7PM, April 30)
April 05, 2007
An Evening of Irish Music Showcases Local Musical Talent, for one night only (8PM, April 15) at Theatre Building Chicago
April 02, 2007
CATHARSIS PRODUCTIONS' HIT SHOW, “SEX SIGNALS” RETURNS FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT BEGINNING APRIL 15 AT THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO
March 27, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago celebrates its 30th Anniversary season with Black, White and Gray – a world premiere new musical, performing now through April 22, 2007
March 23, 2007
bluemoonstudiotheater, inc. to premiere “Abaddon: The One-Acts” on May 11 at Theatre Building Chicago
March 08, 2007
Apex Theatre Company, a new addition to the thriving Chicago theatre scene
February 28, 2007
Thresholds Theatre Arts Project presents "A Life Interrupted: Can You Dream Us Now?", opening March 26 at Theatre Building Chicago
February 28, 2007
Theatre 5.2.1 to Burn 3rd Production, "The Silence of Malachi Ritscher", after 10 Performances - opening March 23 at Theatre Building Chicago
February 23, 2007
Ouroboros Theatre Company presents the late-night comedy, Men Exposed…Thinking with Your Head, beginning April 20 at Theatre Building Chicago
February 13, 2007
TBC extends popular new childrens' musical, "The Adventures of Anansi the Spider" through March 1
February 13, 2007
TBC's "Monday Night Musicals" returns February 26 at 7PM with "So Happy I Could Scream!"
February 12, 2007
PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE SEASON -The American Experience—Set to Music-Presents the Season Finale, "Ragtime"
February 01, 2007
Glitterati Productions premiere production, Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig opens March 12 at Theatre Building Chicago
January 30, 2007
Theatre Building Chicago launches a new children's musical program geared toward pre-school through second grade audiences, beginning February 2007
January 05, 2007
DESPAIRadise, a concert reading of a new musical in progress at Theatre Building Chicago on January 29, 2007
January 02, 2007
White Horse Theatre Company presents THE WIZ: March 3 – 25 at Theatre Building Chicago
December 19, 2006
PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE Presents the World Premiere Musical Comedy "The Teapot Scandals"
December 07, 2006
Riddlemark Theatre Company reinvents the celebrated tale of King Arthur with THE PENDRAGON - opening at Theatre Building Chicago Jan. 21, 2007
December 06, 2006
THE CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2007 Performers and Workshops
November 20, 2006
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival announces 2007 dates & programs (January 4th – 14th)
November 06, 2006
The Women’s Theatre Alliance of Chicago (WTA) presents the 14th Annual Actors’ Scene Showcase - 7:30PM, Nov. 21 at Theatre Building Chicago
October 16, 2006
Li'l Buds Theatre Company presents FROSTY'S SHAKES-N-DOGS, an original holiday musical for children opening November 18th at Theatre Building Chicago.
October 08, 2006
PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE SEASON -The American Experience—Set to Music- Presents "ASSASSINS"
October 01, 2006
Naked in America, a concert reading of a new musical in progress at Theatre Building Chicago on October 16
September 22, 2006
COMMEDIA COMES TO CHICAGO - limited engagement, November 12 at Theatre Building Chicago
September 19, 2006
JEFF ROGERS PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES THE PREMEIRE OF KA-TET: MID-WORLD LIFE CRISIS, OPENING OCT 14 AT THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO
September 05, 2006
Special notice regarding press coverage of new works in progress; a discussion about new musical works, whether they are "reviewable" and who decides that.
August 31, 2006
Black, White and Gray, a concert reading of a new musical in progress at Theatre Building Chicago on September 25
August 30, 2006
Kama Sutra: The Musical, a scandously entertaining show by Grammy-winner Terry Abrahamson, makes its world premiere at Theatre Building Chicago
August 29, 2006
GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY REVIVES CLASSIC AMERICAN EPIC WITH CAST OF 28 ACTORS
September 23 – November 12, 2006
August 29, 2006
SINGLE BOX TURN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BAND GEEKS: A HALFTIME MUSICAL
August 22, 2006
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival announces the kick-off party and fundraiser for SKETCHFEST 2007 - 7:30PM, Sept 18 at Theatre Building Chicago
August 21, 2006
VITALIST THEATRE’S Production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Opens MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
August 04, 2006
THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO OPENS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH STAGES - A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS: AUGUST 11, 12, 13, 2006
July 27, 2006
SINGLE BOX TURN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BAND GEEKS: A HALFTIME MUSICAL, opening September 15 at Theatre Building Chicago
July 27, 2006
Rebound Dance gaining Momentum in third dance festival. Limited engagement: AUGUST 18-20 at Theatre Building Chicago
July 27, 2006
THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO presents FAIRYSTORIES, a romantic new musical by Paul Graham Brown, August 18 - 27.
July 20, 2006
VITALIST THEATRE'S Production of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Opens MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
June 30, 2006
GAYCO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS The DaVinci GayCode: 10 Years of Heresy - The Best of GayCo July 13 - July 23rd
June 29, 2006
The School of Performing Arts takes the show on the road with PIPPIN, performing July 14-16 at Theatre Building Chicago
June 27, 2006
Glitterati Productions presents Moon Over Buffalo - a Chicago premiere of Ken LudwigÕs backstage farce,opening March 12, 2007 at Theatre Building Chicago
June 20, 2006
White Horse Theatre Company Presents KEEP ISHMAEL - A New Rock Musical from Naperville Native Mat Smart, opening August 18th at Theatre Building Chicago
June 17, 2006
THEATRE BUILDING CHICAGO OPENS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH STAGES - A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS: AUGUST 11-13, 2006